In the movie biz, Sydney Sweeney really showed her stuff as Julia Carpenter in Madame Web. Known for her acting chops, the 26-year-old went all in for a scene in her latest film that took place underwater. She totally nailed the mysterious vibe of her character, and it was intense.
Sydney’s dedication to bringing Julia to life led to a big change for her as an actress. It’s now one of her favorite moments on set, and she’s very proud of how it turned out.
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Sydney Sweeney Cherishes Madame Web’s Water Tank Scene
Sydney Sweeney’s been killing it lately, landing roles left and right and rocking them like a pro. Just like with any celeb we’re all obsessed with, it’s only natural to wonder what they’re like when they’re not in front of the cameras.
In the movie world, Sweeney’s turn as Julia Carpenter is really shining. But among all the Madam Web scenes, there’s one that really stuck in her mind: the underwater tank scene.
Teaming up with Dakota Johnson, her partner in crime for Madame Web, Sweeney went through some serious training for this part. She spilled all the details in an interview with Buzzfeed, talking about everything from tough workouts to her favorite behind-the-scenes moment with Johnson, saying,
“We got to film in a giant water tank and with had to do all this training to hold our breath the longest. I think Dakota got to like three minutes, 10 or 20 seconds. I got to three minutes and five seconds, then we got to do the cool scene in the water tank, and she’s down there, and I have to swim down in my clothes and carried her out. It was really cool.”
Surrounded by swirling waters, Sweeney felt totally lost in her character. For her, this scene isn’t just another moment on screen, it’s a special memory that reflects her journey as an actress.
However, with Madame Web hitting theaters, people are already buzzing with excitement to see how Sweeney’s hard work pays off on the big screen.
Critics Tear Apart Spider-Man Spin-Off Madame Web
Madame Web, the Spider-Man spin-off everyone was buzzing about, didn’t quite nail it with critics when it hit the big screen. Despite fans being hyped, reviewers didn’t hold back in pointing out its flaws in how it was put together and the story it told. The movie, based on Marvel Comics, follows a paramedic with some spider-like psychic powers.
Last year, the trailer got people talking online, but not in a good way. Benjamin Lee from The Guardian gave it a single-star rating, criticizing its poor special effects, lackluster action, “lousy network TV effects, uninvolving action, and unfunny and inelegant dialogue.”
Variety’s Peter Debruge wasn’t impressed either, calling it unnecessary in an already crowded superhero world. He noted the title character’s “ill-defined powers and nothing especially interesting to do.”
In the comics, Madame Web is an older psychic who helps out Spider-Man, but the movie decided to mix it up, making her an athletic ambulance driver played by Johnson.
Rolling Stone dubbed it “the Cats of superhero movies,” while David Fear from Rolling Stone said,
“You look forward to a future in which this film’s end credits are in your rearview mirror and gone from your memory.”
The Hollywood Reporter lamented the trend of studios hyping up “minor characters, dressing them in a fog of hype, and leaving moviegoers to debate, defend, or discard the finished product.”
With such harsh reviews, it’s hard to say how Madame Web will perform at the box office and whether it can bounce back from its rough start.
